Owner-reported complaints naming the visibility system, filed with NHTSA
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Visibility reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
12
Latest Oct 26, 2013
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
2%
of 774 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
3
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
1
What this page shows
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2005 Ford Taurus submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 12 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming visibility
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
AirbagsBody & structureVisibility
Filed Oct 26, 2013
Crash reported1 injury reported
ON OCTOBER 25, 2013 I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE ACCELERATOR TOOK OFF ON ITS OWN (IT WAS LIKE SOMEONE ELSE WAS PUSHING THE GAS PEDDLE) AND I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I HIT THE FENCE, THEN THE CAR TURNED HIT THE TREE UNTIL THE CAR CAME TO A STOP. MY WHOLE DRIVER SIDE IS PUSHED IN, MY WINDSHIELD IS CRACKED, THE TRUNK FLEE UP, MY REAR VIEW MIRROR, THE OUTSIDE MIRROR, AND HEAD LIGHT IS OFF. THE HOOD IS BENT AND THE ENGINE WAS ON THE GROUND. KNOWN OF THE TIRES WERE FLAT. THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. I HIT MY FACE AND CHIN ON THE STIRRING WHEEL. MY RIBS ARE BRUISED AND MY FACE IS SWOLLEN. I CHIPPED MY TOOTH ON THE WHEEL. MY BABY WAS IN THE BACK SEAT, THE INSIDE SEATS FELL DOWN. SHE WAS NOT HURT THANK GOD NOTHING MAJOR HAPPEN TO US. *TR
NHTSA ID
10549640
Incident
Oct 25, 2013
Mileage
200,000 mi
Body & structureElectricalVisibility
Filed Nov 27, 2011
I HAVE A 2005 FORD TAURUS. WHENEVER THERE IS MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINFALL, WATER LEAKS INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE UNDER THE DASH, SOAKING THE FLOOR AND THE BLOWER MOTOR WILL NOT WORK. WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD FOGS OVER AND I CANNOT GET THE BLOWER TO TURN ON, CAUSING VISIBILITY ISSUES WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. THIS IS HAPPENING TO A LOT OF PEOPLE, THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AND A RECALL ISSUED. *TR
NHTSA ID
10437390
Incident
May 9, 2011
Mileage
75,000 mi
Body & structureVisibility
Filed Feb 5, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD TAURUS. SHE STATED THAT WATER WAS LEAKING INTO THE VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER STATED THAT SHE WOULD NEED A RAIN CAP EXTENSION INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNDER 89,542. UPDATED 3/17/10 *CN UPDATED 06/17/10*JB
NHTSA ID
10306564
Incident
Jan 10, 2010
Mileage
89,542 mi
TransmissionVisibility
Filed Aug 1, 2008
Fire reported
IT WAS RAINING... I HAD THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON. PARKED AND WENT TO TURN OFF WIPERS. WOULD NOT TURN OFF, AND BEGAN TO SMOKE. I REMOVED FUSE. REPLACED FUSE... BEGAN TO SMOKE AGAIN. WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BLOWN. NOW I HAVE NOTICED THAT CAR IS HAVING DIFFICULTY SHIFTING. TODAY I HAD A DIAGNOSIS DONE, TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACED. *TR
NHTSA ID
10236700
Incident
Jul 1, 2008
Mileage
97,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Jun 9, 2007
2005 FORD TAURUS SE WATER CONTINUES TO LEAK ONTO PASSENGER'S FLOOR BOARD. WHEN IT RAINS WATER COMED THROUGH FIREWALL AND BLOWER MOTOR, AFTER ONE ATTEMPT TO REPAIR WATER STILL WAS COMING IN TO THE VEHICLE. FORD SHOULD RECALL ALL 2005 FORD TAURUS WITH THIS PROBLEM, SERVICE REPAIR FOLLOWED TECHANICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FROM 2001 THRU 2003 MODEL YEAR, WATER PROBLEM NOT FIXED. , FORD SHOULD RECALL THE 2005 FORD TAURUS SE. *AK
NHTSA ID
10192825
Incident
Jun 8, 2005
Mileage
35,650 mi
Visibility
Filed Jun 3, 2007
I HAVE A 2005 FORD TAURUS SE, WATER IS DRIPPING ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR THROUGH THE BLOWER MOTOR, ( WHEN IT RAINS ) FORD SHOULD RECALL OR FIX THIS PROBLEM UNDER WARRANTY, OR BUY BACK THE VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ID
10192335
Incident
Jun 3, 2005
Mileage
32,300 mi
Visibility
Filed May 10, 2007
WINDSHIELD HAZY, CLOUDY LOOKING WHILE DRIVING. CLEANED WINDSHIELD THINKING IT WAS DIRTY OR HAZED OVER FROM ROAD DUST. THIS WAS NOT NOTICEABLE FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER VERY NOTICEABLE FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ID
10190427
Incident
Jun 13, 2005
Visibility
Filed May 5, 2007
I HAVE A 2005 FORD TAURUS. I AM GETTING WATER DRIPPING ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR. IT IS DRIPPING THRU THE BLOWER MOTOR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM IN THE TAURUS. I BELIEVE FORD SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM WITH A RECALL OR UNDER WARRANTY.*JB
NHTSA ID
10189883
Incident
Apr 19, 2007
Visibility
Filed May 22, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW IMPLODED. THIS OCCURRED ON A CLEAR DAY WITH NO SURROUNDING TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA ID
10158032
Incident
May 22, 2006
Mileage
51,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Jan 10, 2006
Fire reported
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A REAR MIRROR WAS ATTACHED TO THE BACK WINDOW OF THE VEHICLE BY A SUCTION CUP. THE BACK DEFROSTER SYSTEM WAS IN USE WHEN THE AFTERMARKET MIRROR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE ATTACHED TO THE WINDOW. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE BY PULLING THE MIRROR OFF THE WINDOW. THE WINDOW RECEIVED MINOR DAMAGE. *AK
NHTSA ID
10147348
Incident
Jan 3, 2006
Mileage
7,400 mi
Other / unspecifiedVisibility
Filed Dec 1, 2005
WE BOUGHT AN 05 FORD TAURUS IN JUNE OF 05. THE CAR HAS A POOR VENTILATION SYSTEM. YOU HAVE TO TURN THE CONTROL PANEL KNOB TO MAX A/C TO CUT OUTSIDE AIR FROM GETTING INTO THE CAR. OTHERWISE IF WANT HEAT OR A/C YOU HAVE TO BREATHE POLLUTED AIR INTO THE CABIN OF THE CAR. THIS A HEALTH HAZARD AND DESIGN FLAW IN THIS VEHICLE. THEIR HAVE BEEN NO ACCIDENTS, DEATHS, CRASHES, FIRES, PROPERTY DAMAGE, BUT POSSIBLE HEALTH PROBLEMS FROM BREATHING IN OUTSIDE VEHICLE EXHAUST WHICH I THINK IS VERY HAZARDOUS AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY FORD AND IT'S DESIGN TEAM. PLEASE DO SOMETHING TO MAKE THIS COMPANY RESPONSIBLE TO THEIR CUSTOMER'S. *NM
NHTSA ID
10144113
Incident
Jul 1, 2005
Mileage
20,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Feb 22, 2005
REAR WINDOW TO 2005 TAURUS SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING.*AK
NHTSA ID
10111993
Incident
Feb 19, 2005
Mileage
275 mi
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